ASI Eksklusif Dengan Pertumbuhan Dan Perkembangan Bayi Usia 1-6 Bulan

The baby's growth and development is largely determined by how much milk the baby consumes. Babies who are not exclusively breastfed have a higher risk of experiencing less than optimal growth and development. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the growth and development of infants aged 1-6 months. This study uses a correlational research design with a cross sectional study approach with a research sample of 100 respondents taken by simple random sampling technique. To collect relevant data, the researchers used instruments in the form of weight scales, meters, weight/height charts and the Denver II form. To prove the existence of a relationship between these variables, Chi Square statistical test was used. The results of the study illustrate that infants aged 1-6 months in the Cilegon City Health Center Work Area are mostly exclusively breastfed (78%), the majority grow up with good nutritional status (83%) and the majority have normal development (85%). There is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the growth of infants aged 1 - 6 months (p value: 0.000) and there is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the development of infants aged 1 - 6 months (p value: 0.000). It is hoped that the puskesmas will increase activities that supports increasing the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding and the success of exclusive breastfeeding, such as increasing outreach programs to the community about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding. Keywords: baby 1-6 months, exclusive breastfeeding, growth, development.